[#Spain]() [#MinimumWage]() [#SMI]() #LabourMarket [#Economy]() # Spain's minimum wage set for 4.9% rise in 2027 4 November 2026 at 15:58 > A Ministry of Labour expert group proposes raising the monthly minimum wage to 1,281 euros to maintain worker purchasing power in Spain. A **Ministry of Labour** expert group has recommended a 4.9% increase to **Spain**'s **minimum wage** (SMI) for 2027. This proposal would raise the monthly gross salary from 1,221 euros to 1,281 euros across 14 payments, aligning with the year-on-year evolution of prices. The committee, comprising academics and union members, calculated the 60-euro rise to maintain purchasing power and reach 60% of the average net salary. While unions seek a 7% hike, the government plans to approve the new rate before the **November 2026 elections**. The adjustment affects 2.5 million workers and will include a tax deduction to exempt the SMI from **income tax**. Since 2018, the wage has risen from 736 euros. Regulated by decree, the change requires no parliamentary vote but faces ongoing union negotiations. ## Related news #OliveOil [#Spain]() #Agriculture #MarketStability #Farming 6 November 2026 at 12:06 ## [Spain mandates olive oil storage to boost prices]() > The Spanish government orders oil mills to store 12% of production to stabilise the market following a significant drop in origin prices. [#SpainEconomy]() [#MinimumWage]() [#SMI]() #SpanishTax #FinanceNews 6 November 2026 at 10:46 ## [Spain raises minimum wage to 1,286 euros]() > The Spanish government has announced a 5.3% minimum wage increase while planning tax adjustments to keep low earners exempt from income tax. [#Spain]() #LabourReform #Absenteeism [#SpanishEconomy]() #BusinessClimate 5 November 2026 at 16:10 ## [Spanish firms demand labour reform for absenteeism]() > A Spanish Chamber of Commerce study reveals 80% of business owners seek legal changes as temporary disability rates rise across Spain. #StatePension [#Inflation]() [#Retirement]() [#SocialSecurity]() [#Economy]() 4 November 2026 at 12:46 ## [State pensions set for 3.5% increase in 2027]() > UK state pensions are expected to rise by over 3.5% next year following a 4.9% increase in the October Consumer Price Index. [#SpainEconomy]() #EmploymentData [#SocialSecurity]() #JobMarket [#Spain]() 4 November 2026 at 10:41 ## [Spain hits record 22.6m social security members]() > October saw a record monthly increase of 186,612 contributors despite a rise in unemployment to 2.4 million, according to latest data. [#Spain]() #BankHoliday [#AllSaintsDay]() [#Madrid]() [#Andalusia]() 1 November 2026 at 11:17 ## [Spain confirms public holiday shifts for late 2026]() > Nine Spanish regions move the All Saints bank holiday to Monday 2 November, creating a long weekend for millions across the country. [#Spain]() [#FuelPrices]() #Gasoline #Diesel [#Economy]() 30 October 2026 at 16:19 ## [Spanish fuel prices fall for fourth week in a row]() > Gasoline and diesel prices continue to drop in Spain as the government extends the 20-cent fuel tax relief throughout November. [#Spain]() #Blocus [#Madrid]() [#Barcelona]() [#Security]() 30 October 2026 at 15:19 ## [Spain deploys police to counter urban sabotage]() > Authorities launch a major security operation in Madrid and Barcelona following 130 arrests linked to 'Blocus' urban sabotage calls. [#Spain]() [#RoadSafety]() [#DGT]() #PedestrianRights #TrafficLaws 29 October 2026 at 19:50 ## [Spain updates road rules to protect pedestrians]() > New DGT regulations effective from 1 October 2026 grant pedestrians priority at crossings and ban conflicting amber lights for drivers. #WidowsPension [#SocialSecurity]() [#LegalReform]() [#Spain]() #PensionRights 29 October 2026 at 16:20 ## [New rules for widow's pension access in Spain]() > Real Decreto-ley 31/2026 simplifies pension claims for couples with children by removing the need for formal partnership registration.